Arcis Golf announced on May 13 it acquired The Woodlands Country Club from Invited Clubs. Dallas-based Arcis Golf is the second largest owner and operator of golf facilities in the U.S., according to information on the company website.

The backstory

The Woodlands Country Club is a 99-hole private club featuring four clubhouses and five golf courses. It features championship golf courses, hosting events such as the Insperity Invitational tournament, and it also has racquet sport, fitness and pool facilities. Noted golf players Bruce Devlin, Robert Von Hagge, Gary Player, and Arnold Palmer designed three of the club's courses—the Tournament, Player and Palmer courses.

What they're saying

“This was a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic club and further expand our presence in Houston, a key focus area within our growing and differentiated portfolio,” Blake Walker, founder, chairman and CEO of Arcis Golf, said in a news release. “The Woodlands Country Club and the rich legacy that Invited has created align perfectly with our family-centric, lifestyle-driven approach focused on delivering exceptional experiences for golfers at every level of the member journey.”


“It’s been a great honor to watch and contribute to The Woodlands’ remarkable success,” said David Pillsbury, CEO of Invited, which previously owned The Woodlands Country Club. “We are confident that Arcis Golf will continue to build on the club’s stellar reputation and legacy and deliver exceptional golf and lifestyle experiences for its members for years to come.”

What's next

According to a news release, Arcis Golf plans to invest more than $30 million in golf course enhancements and lifestyle amenities throughout The Woodlands Country Club such as expanding and upgrading fitness amenities.